Interior trim? CF silver or black? or...brushed titanium/silver?
06-10-2008, 02:48 PM
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Okay, I was hoping to get this done before the meet, but I ran out of time so I am not as rushed to get this now. I definitely want to replace my wood trim inside. I'm just not sure what I want to change it to. I was looking at carbon fiber. I know black would look great, but it's impossible to find at a decent price unless I get overlays. I don't want overlays!
I was also considering the silver CF. I'm afraid the silver might look like an old Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am interior (does anyone know what I'm talking about?)
Then I found this: Dark Titanium trim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...Q2em118Q2el1247
Also I cannot find this, but I know that I have seen it...brushed silver/aluminum trim. Anyone know where to find this?
Anyway, those are my 4 choices. Honestly I don't want to spend more than $600 shipped. Any input would be appreciated. Also if you can point me in the right direction where to find this stuff for sale would be helpful as well.
PS I've done a search and most post except for one are months old.
As always thanks for your input everyone!
I was also considering the silver CF. I'm afraid the silver might look like an old Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am interior (does anyone know what I'm talking about?)
Then I found this: Dark Titanium trim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...Q2em118Q2el1247
Also I cannot find this, but I know that I have seen it...brushed silver/aluminum trim. Anyone know where to find this?
Anyway, those are my 4 choices. Honestly I don't want to spend more than $600 shipped. Any input would be appreciated. Also if you can point me in the right direction where to find this stuff for sale would be helpful as well.
PS I've done a search and most post except for one are months old.
As always thanks for your input everyone!
06-10-2008, 03:18 PM
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I like the dark titanium you found on e-Bay--would look great with black Dakota and Grey exterior.
Oh, yeah, and...
"Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
we're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run."
Oh, yeah, and...
"Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
we're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run."
06-10-2008, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='600023' date='Jun 10 2008, 05:48 PM
Okay, I was hoping to get this done before the meet, but I ran out of time so I am not as rushed to get this now. I definitely want to replace my wood trim inside. I'm just not sure what I want to change it to. I was looking at carbon fiber. I know black would look great, but it's impossible to find at a decent price unless I get overlays. I don't want overlays!
I was also considering the silver CF. I'm afraid the silver might look like an old Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am interior (does anyone know what I'm talking about?)
Then I found this: Dark Titanium trim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...Q2em118Q2el1247
Also I cannot find this, but I know that I have seen it...brushed silver/aluminum trim. Anyone know where to find this?
Anyway, those are my 4 choices. Honestly I don't want to spend more than $600 shipped. Any input would be appreciated. Also if you can point me in the right direction where to find this stuff for sale would be helpful as well.
PS I've done a search and most post except for one are months old.
As always thanks for your input everyone!
Stick with the wood if you already have it
Many people have cars with fake wood put in by the factory or overlays after market.
It is a Luxury Sport Sedan...relish in the wood
I was also considering the silver CF. I'm afraid the silver might look like an old Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am interior (does anyone know what I'm talking about?)
Then I found this: Dark Titanium trim
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...Q2em118Q2el1247
Also I cannot find this, but I know that I have seen it...brushed silver/aluminum trim. Anyone know where to find this?
Anyway, those are my 4 choices. Honestly I don't want to spend more than $600 shipped. Any input would be appreciated. Also if you can point me in the right direction where to find this stuff for sale would be helpful as well.
PS I've done a search and most post except for one are months old.
As always thanks for your input everyone!
Stick with the wood if you already have it
Many people have cars with fake wood put in by the factory or overlays after market.It is a Luxury Sport Sedan...relish in the wood
06-11-2008, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='600041' date='Jun 10 2008, 07:18 PM
I like the dark titanium you found on e-Bay--would look great with black Dakota and Grey exterior.
Oh, yeah, and...
"Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
we're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run."
Oh, yeah, and...
"Keep your foot hard on the pedal. Son, never mind them brakes.
Let it all hang out 'cause we got a run to make.
The boys are thirsty in Atlanta and there's beer in Texarcana.
And we'll bring it back no matter what it takes.
East bound and down, loaded up and truckin',
we're gonna do what they say can't be done.
We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I'm east bound, just watch ol' "Bandit" run."
As far as responses...anyone else have an opinion on my interior trim decision?
06-11-2008, 06:55 PM
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granite or marble?
Brushed aluminum looks good if done right, but since your car is already silver might blend a little too much. How about you buy a brushed aluminum they powder coat it gun metal?
Either way GL with your decision...
Brushed aluminum looks good if done right, but since your car is already silver might blend a little too much. How about you buy a brushed aluminum they powder coat it gun metal?
Either way GL with your decision...
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='600144' date='Jun 10 2008, 07:08 PM
Bamboo anthracite looks nice too Dark yet still retains the wood grain.
Dark yet still retains the wood grain.
06-11-2008, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='600911' date='Jun 12 2008, 12:39 AM
I have the one you linked, and I wish I had wood. Wanna trade?
Really?!?! If you are serious can you post some pics of your interior? I might be willing to do this.
06-12-2008, 12:33 AM
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An alternative approach is what andy545 did with his trims and have them customer painted -- check this post out here. I've seen it at the last meet and it looks awesome.
With your interior I would personally go for aluminium trim to get some contrast going. I had all black on my last E60; loved it at first but found it a bit bland after a while.
With your interior I would personally go for aluminium trim to get some contrast going. I had all black on my last E60; loved it at first but found it a bit bland after a while.